juvenile literature

A biography of the nineteenth century Danish author whose fairy tales brought him world renown. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.

An illustrated text of the Gettysburg Address.

Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and the circumstances surrounding his short but memorable speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery. Includes text of the speech.

Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World.

Discusses Christopher Columbus's exploration of America, focusing on his first expedition aboard the three famous ships.

The story of the Warsaw Ghetto told through the eyes of Froim Baum, who was born in Warsaw on April 15, 1936. He was sent from one death camp to another before finally being liberated at Dachau by American soldiers.

Describes the events that turned victory to defeat for the German troops in North Africa led by Field Marshall Rommel during World War II.

Briefly examines the life and work of the sixteenth-century Flemish painter, describing and giving examples of his art.

Briefly examines the life and work of the twentieth-century American artist known for her paintings of flowers and presents examples of her art.

On a windy day in Kitty Hawk, N.C. in 1903, the Wright Brothers attempt to make history as they prepare the "Flyer" for the world's first engine-powered flight.